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F168 UVW

1988 Tvr 280 S

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,999 mi
Last recorded90,999 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 UVW
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,999 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 90,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 90,738 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 90,610 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 90,160 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 87,832 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 89,805 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Tvr 280 S?

Based on 1,805 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 42
Stop lamp not working 38
fog lamp not working 37
Headlamp not working on main beam 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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F168 UVW is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr 280 S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F168 UVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr 280 S typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Tvr 280 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F168 UVW registered?

F168 UVW is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 5 December 1988.

Is F168 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F168 UVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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